Naples in Rudolfsheim: Pizzeria Gioia impresses with real pizza!

Naples in Rudolfsheim: Pizzeria Gioia impresses with real pizza!

Something is happening in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus: With the opening of “Gioia La Pizza Napoletana” at Märzstrasse 53 on December 8, 2025, the neighborhood has found a new culinary attraction. Not only is pizza baked here, but a real piece of Naples is created in the heart of Vienna. Patrizio Del Gaudio, a 39-year-old pizzaiolo from Naples, runs the new pizzeria and brings with him many years of experience. He was already at the pizza table at the age of 11, and at the age of 23 he perfected the dough, which he prepares with great care and personally distributes onto the pizza bases. His goal is clear: a place where neighbors meet, feel comfortable and are happy to come back.

Patrizio Del Gaudio comes from a family that has been running pizzerias for generations. His passion for Neapolitan pizza is reflected in every detail of his preparation - from the careful selection of the best tomatoes to the preparation in the traditional wood-fired oven. In doing so, he remains faithful to the Neapolitan pizzaiuolo craft, which has been part of humanity's intangible cultural heritage since 2017. This art includes precise dough preparation and the right timing during baking, which is essential for the perfect enjoyment, as UNESCO confirms. The time-honored tradition of pizzaiuolo promotes not only delicious results, but also social exchange in the communities linked by this culture.

Community and enjoyment

Patrizio is supported by managing director Emin Alp Altinay, who also shares the vision of a neighborhood meeting point. “Gioia”, which means “joy” in Italian, is the motto for the philosophy of the house. The aim here is not just to serve pizza, but also to create a feeling of familiarity and conviviality. Opening hours from Monday to Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., invite residents to spend time together in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the Italian way of life.

The pizzeria “Gioia” relies on fresh ingredients and craftsmanship. Following the traditions of Italian master chefs, delicacies are prepared daily that bring the flair of southern Italy to Vienna. In addition to the Neapolitan pizza, guests can expect a wide range of other delicacies to pamper the palate.

Tradition in a new guise

Naples' pizza culture is deeply rooted and passed down from generation to generation. The “bottega” plays a central role here: Here, young apprentices learn the techniques and skills of master pizzaiuoli by experiencing the important phases of the craft up close. This traditional teaching is crucial not only for the preservation of this art form, but also for intergenerational exchange in communities, as UNESCO states.

With the opening of “Gioia La Pizza Napoletana” a piece of this valuable tradition is imported to Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. The pizzeria promises to conquer the hearts and stomachs of Viennese people shortly. A visit to Patrizio and his team could become a new favorite place for many to enjoy and linger.

Visit the pizzeria meinkreis.at to find out more about their opening and the delicious dishes. For more insight into Neapolitan pizza, it's worth taking a look uno-due-tre.at as well as the cultural significance of pizziolo art unesco.org.